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So you’ve had your aquarium for years, and you definitely wouldn’t want your home or place of business to be without one. But it’s clearly not the same as it used to be. There was a time when your eyes would sparkle just looking at your spectacular aquarium. Now, you have to squint your eyes just to be able to make out what’s inside. You’ve probably learned to live with it, but we’re here to tell you there’s hope. … Simply put, your aquarium needs a redesign. It can and will be restored to its former glory.

Identifying When Your Aquarium Needs a Redesign

1. The glass or acrylic tank itself is looking pretty shabby.

If it’s truly in poor condition, you might need the entire fish tank replaced. But if we’re talking only a few minor scratches, one of our aquarium technicians can fix that right up.

2. The live plants have staked their claim.

Once those plants overwhelm the fish tank, it’s time for them to be pruned or removed. Overgrown plants can suffocate your livestock by sapping all the oxygen out of your fish tank. When your live plants are overgrown, they’re also more likely to have a significant amount of algae, making it more difficult for you and your filters to maintain the optimal water quality in the tank. And, quite simply, overgrown plants will make it harder for you to see and enjoy the wildlife.

3. It’s become harder and harder to maintain optimal water quality.

If you have owned your fish tank awhile, there’s a good chance that the filters that you bought years ago aren’t functioning like they used to and that the algae levels are out of control. Unless an aquarium technician regularly maintains your fish tank, keeping it clean all the time can be a massive undertaking. As a result, algae and debris will accumulate. An aquarium redesign will address all those maintenance issues to help you start from scratch.

4. There’s an overcrowding situation going on.

When you first bought your fish, they were probably little and cute, so you filled your fish tank with all kinds of wildlife, plants, rock, and decor, with room to spare. As the fish got bigger, you soon found that there wasn’t so much room left anymore. If your fish are bumping heads, literally and metaphorically, your aquarium needs a redesign.

5. The rock and gravel are beyond saving.

If the rock and gravel are no longer in decent shape, or if they have become completely overtaken by algae and debris, they’ll probably need to be replaced. New rock and new gravel can give your tank a fresh new look, so it will inspire you to redesign your aquarium altogether.

6. You’re simply bored with the same old look.

Sometimes it’s as easy as that. You’re just tired of looking at the same old, same old aquarium day after day. A simple redesign can make you love your fish tank again.

Let Us Give Your Aquarium a Fresh New Look

If you’ve decided that your aquarium needs a redesign, we’re here to help. We can give you suggestions and install and maintain your aquarium in your home or business anywhere in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Contact us today, and we’ll help you make that aquarium look better than ever.

You can see it, can’t you? A young child holding a fish bowl with both hands, peering into the top to see the fish swimming around. It seems every child cared for a little goldfish at some point, but somehow, all the goldfish went to a happier place, as Mom and Dad said. There are many possible reasons for that, but one is that the bowl itself might not have been suitable for the fish. Fish tank sizes are one of the most important factors in giving your fish the best life, and it’s about more than just giving them space to breathe.

Why the Right Fish Tank Sizes are Crucial

When it comes to fish tank sizes, let’s get this out of the way first: The bigger, the better. If you have the space and want to invest in a larger fish tank, it really won’t hurt, as long as you have appropriate heaters and other equipment installed. It’ll only make your home or place of business that much more beautiful.

That being said, you really should choose fish tanks that are of at least an adequate size, and here’s why.

1. The fish need room to roam.

Fish have different personalities and need room to do their thing. If they’re cramped, the fish are more likely to fight with each other. Without adequate space and the shelter of rocks and decor, especially timid fish might not stand a chance.

2. The fish need room to breathe.

Smaller fish tanks have less oxygen, and without an adequate supply of oxygen, fish will suffocate. That is especially true if too many fish, unwieldy plants, and other livestock are cramped in the tank.

3. Filters are a must.

If you truly want to give your fish a good home, you need to include at least the basic filters, as well as gravel, rock, and plants. There’s simply no room in a small tank or fish bowl for adequate equipment.

4. The water quality would be extremely poor otherwise.

It’s enough of a challenge to keep the water quality at an optimal level in a large fish tank. In a small fish tank, it would be nearly impossible. An appropriate fish-to-water ratio assures that the tank does not become saturated with debris and chemicals, which will endanger or kill the livestock.

Additionally, even if you try to help by cleaning the tank manually, you might not be able to keep up and find yourself frustrated with how much of your time the chore is consuming.

5. The temperature of the water won’t be optimal with an inappropriately sized tank.

If the fish-to-water ratio isn’t suitable, the water can become too warm, which will make your livestock uncomfortable.

How to Choose the Right Fish Tank Sizes

The question that may come to mind now is, “Well, what size fish tank should I get?”

Some people use a one-to-one ratio, which is one inch of fish per one gallon of water.

However, we wouldn’t necessarily hold fast to that rule because many factors are involved in choosing the ideal fish tank size. It truly depends on a combination of answers to the following questions.

How much space do you have in your home or place of business?
How many fish do you plan to place in the fish tank?
Do you prefer a fish tank full of decor, or is only the bare minimum enough?
What types of fish will you have in the tank?
Will you add livestock other than fish?
How large do your fish become when they are of adult size?
Do you plan to continue adding livestock to your tank over time?
How much time do you want to invest in maintaining the tank?
Will you have livestock in the tank that might not be compatible, and therefore need additional space?

These are only some of the questions that will make a difference in the tank you choose.

If you live in the Phoenix area, our aquarium technician can help you identify the right fish tank size in your particular scenario. Call us at (602) 628-7270 for the answers to your questions.

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